Campus Ministries is tied into every aspect of the University. Our Christian mission is a vibrant thread that pulls us together as a community. In Campus Ministries, we focus on loving Christ and serving Him. No matter what denomination you are, you'll feel welcome.

About Campus Ministries

The role of campus ministries is to come alongside students, faculty and staff to assist them in the work of integrating faith and learning. It's our mission to provide pastoral care, plan chapel services, coordinate small groups and connect students with service opportunities to help USF be faithful to its calling.

Culture for Service

The traditional motto of the University is Culture for Service. We seek to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world. Our students have lived out our Culture for Service motto by serving regularly at the following places:

Local food services such as The Sioux Falls Food Pantry, The Banquet, Kids Against Hunger and Lunch is Served

Public elementary and middle schools

Volunteers of America

Habitat for Humanity

Southeastern Behavioral Health

Mentor programs

Area churches

Assisted living centers

South Dakota State Penitentiary

Native American reservations

Community

USF offers numerous on-campus opportunities for students to grow in their faith and fellowship together:

Prayer and biblical discussions integrated into classrooms

Chapel-10 a.m. Tuesdays. All are welcome.

Residence Hall Bible Studies

Prayer Group, an on-campus, student-led ministry

Worship Team

Retreats

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Pazaz Worship Dance Team

In addition, our students have contacts with parachurch organizations in the region, such as Campus Outreach, Campus Crusade for Christ and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Global Reach

Our students take mission trips and work with ministries around the world. Students help plan and raise funds for trips during Interim and Spring Break. Recent international service destinations include the following:

Africa

Haiti

India

Jamaica

Mexico

Contact Us

Our Dean of Chapel Dennis Thum has been at the University of Sioux Falls for more than 20 years. Since graduating from Crown College and Sioux Falls Seminary, he has served as a pastor, military chaplain, prison chaplain and hospital chaplain. Dennis' vision of USF is that we become a community of grace that builds disciples and equips them for service.

Email Dennis at
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or call him at 605-331-6777.

The Campus Ministries Office is located in the the McDonald Center and Chapel is held in Z-Hall, located in the Salsbury Science Center.